Mt. Gilead Indians (Mt. Gilead, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (Cardington, OH), 46-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Mt. Gilead upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Indians travel to Lucas (Lucas, OH) to clash with the Cubs in a non-league bout on Friday, February 10. The Cubs go into the bout with a record of 15-4. Lucas lost 60-57 in their recent non-league game against Willard (Willard, OH)

With the defeat, Cardington-Lincoln moves to 6-15 on the year. The Pirates host Gilead Christian (Mount Gilead, OH) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Friday, February 3. The Indians enter the game with a record of 2-9. Gilead Christian lost 64-23 in their recent league game against Kingsway Christian (Orrville, OH)